ZIP code 98837
Where is ZIP code 98837?
Moses Lake, Washington
Grant County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98837 belongs to Moses Lake, Washington in Grant County. 98837 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area code 509. About 49,455 people live in the 98837 area, where the median household income is $74,586. The closest ZIP codes are 98823 (Ephrata, 15 mi northwest), 98832 (Marlin, 15.5 mi northeast) and 98857 (Warden, 15.7 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 98837 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Moses Lake |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Grant County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 509 |
| Coordinates | 47.1374, -119.2891 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 988 |
Population and income in 98837
| Population | 49,455 · higher than 96% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 102 · lower than 54% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 34.4 years · lower than 85% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $74,586 · lower than 64% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,597 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $315,000 · lower than 77% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,158 a month |
| Housing units | 19,260 |
| Households | 18,264 (2.67 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 33% |
| Land area | 486.2 sq mi (plus 32.63 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98837. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98837
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98823 | Ephrata, WA | 15 mi NW | Standard |
| 98832 | Marlin, WA | 15.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 98857 | Warden, WA | 15.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 98851 | Soap Lake, WA | 19.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 98853 | Stratford, WA | 20 mi N | PO Box only |
| 99357 | Royal City, WA | 20.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 98860 | Wilson Creek, WA | 23.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 99344 | Othello, WA | 24.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 98848 | Quincy, WA | 26.5 mi W | Standard |
| 98824 | George, WA | 27.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 99341 | Lind, WA | 30.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 99159 | Odessa, WA | 31 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98837 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98837
123 MAIN ST
MOSES LAKE WA 98837
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Mae, Raugust and Wheeler: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98837-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98837?
- 98837 is a Moses Lake, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98837 in?
- ZIP code 98837 is in Grant County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98837 in?
- 98837 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98837?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98837 use area code 509.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98837?
- About 49,455 people live in ZIP code 98837, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98837?
- The median household income in 98837 is $74,586 a year, lower than 64% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98837?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98837 are 98823 (Ephrata, 15 miles), 98832 (Marlin, 15.5 miles), 98857 (Warden, 15.7 miles) and 98851 (Soap Lake, 19.3 miles).